Villa de May, Nice

Name: Villa de May
Address: Nice, France

#87 among attractions in Nice

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The Villa de May is a historic mansion in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France. It was built in 1826 for Gaétan de May. It was purchased by the city of Beaulieu-sur-Mer in 1967 and was designated a monument historique on 25 January 1980. It now houses a music conservatory. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1826 (198 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 43°42'14"N, 7°19'41"E

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Villa de May – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Villa Kerylos, Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer.

0.5 miS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Nice
13 min walk • Nestled on the serene peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Belle Époque era. This sumptuous museum, once a private residence, was built by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild, an...
~1580 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Villa Kerylos, Nice
8 min walk • Nestled in the stunning French Riviera, Villa Kerylos is a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the elegance of ancient Greece. Situated in the town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, close to the city of Nice, this exceptional museum is a faithful reconstruction of a...
1 miW
Sailing, Marina
Port de la Darse, Nice
27 min walk • The dock of Villefranche-sur-Mer is the historical port of this city in the Alpes-Maritimes, on the French Riviera. It is the former arsenal of the Duchy of Savoy, which later became the Kingdom of Sardinia.
0.8 miW
Area
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice
21 min walk • Villefranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera and is located south-west of the Principality of Monaco, which is just west of the French-Italian border.
0.9 miS
Park
Jardin botanique "Les Cèdres", Nice
23 min walk • The Jardin botanique "Les Cèdres", often called simply Les Cèdres or the Jardin de la villa "Les Cèdres", is a private botanical garden located at 57 Avenue Denis Séméria, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
0.5 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial, Forts and castles
Villa Leopolda, Nice
14 min walk • The Villa La Leopolda is a large detached villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The villa is situated in 18 acres of grounds. The villa has had several notable owners including Gianni and Marella Agnelli, Izaak and Dorothy J.
1.1 miS
Area
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Nice
29 min walk • Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 1,573.
~1450 ftNE
Village, Area
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Nice
8 min walk • Beaulieu-sur-Mer, commonly referred to simply as Beaulieu, is a seaside commune on the French Riviera between Nice and the Principality of Monaco.
0.9 miW
Forts and castles
Citadelle Saint-Elme, Nice
22 min walk • The Saint-Elme citadel located in Villefranche-sur-Mer is a historical monument that is part of a larger military architectural complex that includes the Fort du Mont Alban, the Saint-Hospice tower in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the battery in...
~1820 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Nellcôte, Nice
9 min walk • Nellcôte is a 16-room mansion built during the Belle Époque on a headland above the sea at Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte d'Azur in southern France.
0.8 miW
Church
St. Michael's Church, Nice
22 min walk • The church of Saint-Michel is a church located in Villefranche-sur-Mer in the French department of Alpes-Maritimes and the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa de May?

Nearby attractions include Casino, Nice (4 min walk), Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Nice (8 min walk), Villa Kerylos, Nice (8 min walk), Nellcôte, Nice (9 min walk).

How to get to Villa de May by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa de May:

Bus

Montée du Rêve • Lines: 100, 15 (2 min walk)
Baie des Fourmis • Lines: 100, 15 (3 min walk)

Train

Beaulieu-sur-Mer (7 min walk)
Villefranche-sur-Mer (19 min walk)